Which Cascade Peak in Oregon Hosts the Southernmost Active Glacier? Before we jump into the main topic of discussion, let’s first understand what specific characteristics you can expect to see with an active glacier. A vibrant and robust glacier will embody various components pertaining to the movement and flow of ice. Some of these iconic features and behaviors you can expect are icebergs, crevasses, ice falls, and ice caves. Any […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | January 11, 2023 0 Comments
Central Oregon Adventure Doesn’t Stop in Winter… In Fact, Many Say It Only Gets Better Ski Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo, explore a sno-park, or cozy up by the fire — whatever you want to do, Central Oregon has a winter adventure for you Winter in Central Oregon means the hot days and bustling vibe of summer give way to spectacular snow-capped peaks, bluebird days, and a less frenetic pace. Tables are just a bit easier […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 15, 2022 0 Comments
Oregon’s 6th Annual Snowvana Stokefest Returns to Get Skiers and Riders Stoked Portland, Oregon – Toyota presents the 6th Annual Snowvana Stokefest, the Northwest’s largest snow sports festival featuring three days of films, gear, resorts, interactive features, and live music for snow riders of all ages. November 18-20 – Oregon Convention Center, Halls C & D Friday 4-9 pm, Saturday 11 am – 7 pm, Sunday 11 am – 4 pm Kids 12-and-under […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2022 0 Comments
Oregon Ski Resorts Opening Dates for 2022-23 An unseasonably warm fall in the Pacific Northwest has quickly changed to colder weather. Recent snowfall in Oregon and much of the western U.S. has many riders thinking about opening day. Typically, resort opening days in Oregon are around Thanksgiving, although I did ski a powder day at Mt Hood Meadows on November 1st one year. Many enthusiastic riders have […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 28, 2022 0 Comments
What’s New at Oregon Ski Resorts For Winter 2022/23 With the first snow of our season forecasted in Oregon, with up to 39″ expected, now seems like a good time to share what’s new at the state’s ski areas this winter. Related: Here’s What’s New at Colorado Ski Resorts This Season, Including Improvements, Upgrades, and Anniversaries Ski the Longest Vertical in the US at Timberline Skiers and snowboarders at Timberline […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2022 1 Comment
Every Fall a Giant Smiley Face of Trees Appears on this Hillside in Oregon If you are driving along highway 18 in northwest Oregon during the Autumn season, prepare to smile. Or rather be smiled at. This is where a giant smiley face of trees has been planted into the foothills of the coast range mountains. Related: Brain Post: Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? How did it get there? The timberland […] Brent Thomas | September 23, 2022 5 Comments
Firefighter Killed at Wildfire in Southwest Oregon 27-year-old firefighter Collin Hagan of Toivola, Michigan, was killed while working on the Big Swamp Fire in Southwest Oregon yesterday. He was a member of the Craig Hotshots firefighting crew. Wildfire Today reports that shortly after 12:30 p.m., 9-1-1 dispatchers received information that a wildland firefighter was critically injured after being struck by a tree. An ambulance and REACH Air […] Fire Firebrains | August 11, 2022 0 Comments
This Week’s Top 5 Stories: Oregon Ski Area Needs an Operator, Prestigious Ski-in Ski-Out at Palisades Tahoe, 90-Days Until Opening, and More… In order of most popular, these were our top five posts of the last seven days: If you want to receive our top three posts in your inbox every Thursday, sign-up here: SnowBrains Weekly Top 3 Posts Email Sign-Up Forest Service Looking for Someone to Operate Oregon Ski Area The Umatilla National Forest is seeking proposals from interested entities to […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 15, 2022 0 Comments
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